Seeing Physician about thinning... Advice?

[HiDef]

I'm a 28 year old male that has always had fairly thick hair. Looking back however, it's probably safe to say that my hair has been thinning for at least the last 8 months or so -- thinning in the crown, some in front and what seems to be a part down the front center that I don't remember being there before. For the most part I can comb my hair back and wouldn't have anyone describe me as 'balding', but my shower drain is telling me differently.

I'm planning on speaking to a doctor about some preventative measures. My questions are:

I'm scheduled for a general physical... Is this something to get into then or should I make a sepperate appointment just to discuss the hairloss issue?

Will my primary care physician be able to tell if I have signs of male pattern baldness? (I guess I'm holding out hope that I'm just experience a little natural thinning that comes with age...)

In regards to finasteride, should I ask for Propecia by name? Should I be asking for a specific generic or will the doctor have a suggestion?

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[s.a.f]

You'll get more help and info about hairloss from the people on this site than any doctor, most know f*** all about m.p.b nothing about topicals etc and dont like discussing drugs like dutasteride/finasteride unless its bladder related.
Infact they'll probably just tell you thats its a natural process (which it is) and tell you not to worry about it.

 

[HiDef]

I've definitely found this site extremely helpful. My main purpose for trying to handle this through my doctor is insurance reasons. I also thought that there may be some baseline tests he may do in order to see if I'm reacting badly to whatever medication I end up taking. That said, I'll pursue some treatment with or without a Doctor's prescription...

 

[sashi-s]

hi,

You are lucky since your hair loss has just started you can take preventive measures early and cure it.
I believe in lot of natural treatments for the cure of hair loss, I would suggest along with your other treatments you could try some natural treatments which do not have much side-effects and may work well in your case as your problem is still in the initial stage.